What type plastic are the inner and outer bowls composed of? I can't find a recycling symbol and I'd like to avoid BPA & isocyanates: types 3 and 7.
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No idea. It doesn't have anything that says either recyleable or BPA free. It's hard plastic.
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Sorry...I tried to find out the same information and could not get an answer.
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Sorry, I don't know but if I had to guess, polypropylene? The bottom of the container shows a "5" in the recycle triangle, dishwasher and microwave safe, etc. Hope this helps.
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I am wondering the same thing. Does anyone know if this is BPA free or can give the recycling number listed in the triangle?
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I returned them (color not as depicted in photos, and the vendor was unable to answer my questions about possible BPA content or where the jugs were made), so cannot answer your question about what the plastic/recycle number is.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=+What+kind+of+plastic+is+this+made+out+of%3F+BPA%2C+phtlate+and+lead+free%3F
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See the Wikipedia article on plastics, which says most plastics leach into food. BPA is just the worst one. Glass would be the best option, if anyone sold it that way anymore.
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It appears to be a hard plastic, and maybe recycled at that given the odd color or pattern variations on the inside of the bowl - but I am only guessing on the recycled aspect.
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wait, i do not know that for a fact. i thought they were both dishwasher and microwavable but nothing is stated on the bowls. When I look at the bowls on line they say dishwasher safe and BPA. Thus I am not sure about nuking them'
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One way to avoid BPA in plastics is to avoid purchasing plastics labeled with a number 7 or 3 recycling symbol, as plastics with other recycling numbers do not use BPA in their manufacture. This container has a 5....meaning.... Plastic #5 - PP (Polypropylene).Increasingly becoming accepted by curbside recycle programs, plastic #5 is also one of the safer plastics to look for. I hope this helps you!
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Yes there are plastic parts in it. As for BPA Free, I'm not a chemist. There are no Plastic type symbols on it.
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Hi Jennifer,just saw this..Nordic ware's site says all of their melamine is PBA safe. However the Recycle symbol is a 7 shown on the back of trays. I know this is very confusing. Here is their webpage stating PBA Free.Hope this helps.Lana
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wait, i do not know that for a fact. i thought they were both dishwasher and microwavable but nothing is stated on the bowls. When I look at the bowls on line they say dishwasher safe and BPA. Thus I am not sure about nuking them '
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Hi, I use just a plastic bowl, works perfectly fine with it.you can use a metal one as well.
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I just did a live chat with Kitchenaid, and they stated (I printed the chat for my records) that all of their kettles have BPA free plastic on the wall of the kettles to protect them from mineral damage. I have read from many reviews that BPA free plastics are just as bad if not worse than BPA plastic when exposed to heat. Finding a safe/healthy option for an electric kettle is proving to be quite frustrating.
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There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't... » Read More There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. « Show Less
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One way to avoid BPA in plastics is to avoid purchasing plastics labeled with a number 7 or 3 recycling symbol, as plastics with other recycling numbers do not use BPA in their manufacture. This container has a 5....meaning.... Plastic #5 - PP (Polypropylene). Increasingly becoming accepted by curbside recycle programs, plastic #5 is also one of the safer plastics to look for. I hope this helps you!
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I pulled out a can I had on hand and checked for a BPA-free claim. Couldn't find anything so I sent a question to Oceans Natural. This is their response: "Thank you for contacting Ocean Naturals. We're thrilled that you like our tuna, and have been a fan since practically our beginning. As far as your BPA question: Ocean Naturals products are not manufactured with packaging materials (cans or lids) known to contain (BPA) Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE), Bisphenol F, Diglycidyl Ether (BFDGE), or Novolac Glycidyl Ether (NOGE). These materials are not intentionally added to any of the packaging components we purchase. While some companies have decided to market their packaging as "BPA free" - as a brand we have stopped short of promoting the cans we use as "BPA free" for one reason. While it seems logical that 'free' means 'free', when it comes to product promises we have elected not to make such an absolute assertion without there being a clearly defined and established standard in place which outlines both a testing methodology and allowable levels we must meet in order to make such a claim. Hopefully a standard will be adopted shortly by the FDA and we can re-evaluate our decision about adding the claim to our package. I hope what I have shared is helpful. Thank you again for contacting Ocean Naturals. We are a young brand and appreciate your feedback. Thank you, Tricia Ocean Naturals"